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The shifting search landscape, AI-generated recipe errors, and leaning into email newsletters with Bjork Ostrom and Emily Walker from Food Blogger Pro. ----- Welcome back to another Food Blogging News Roundtable! In this episode, we're diving into the biggest stories impacting food creators right now. Bjork and Emily discuss everything from the "SEO is dead" panic to AI-generated Frankenstein recipes, smarter email automations, paid newsletters, and what's actually working on Pinterest in 2026. Three episode takeaways: Search isn't dead, but it is shifting — Data from Graphite shows SEO traffic is only down slightly (–2.5%), and overall search traffic has remained relatively stable, even ticking up slightly in 2025. Bjork shares how Pinch of Yum's search traffic has changed in the last year (and what they're doing about it) and we discuss why the recent search changes feel so different than past algorithm updates, how you should change your strategy, and lean into other methods of discovery. Google's Personal Intelligence is sharing bad recipes —Google's new Personal Intelligence feature inside Gemini is generating personalized recipe responses — but sometimes botching the recipes and incorrectly attributing them to food bloggers. These Frankenstein recipes can damage trust when users think a flawed AI-generated recipe came from a favorite blogger and it's a reminder that AI accuracy and attribution still have a long way to go. Owned platforms like email and paid newsletters matter more than ever — With traffic fluctuations across search and Pinterest, now is a great time to consider starting a paid newsletter. Bjork and Emily discuss the opportunity for paid newsletters to create recurring income, reignite the creative spark, and deepen audience relationships. Resources: Subscribe to the Food Blogger Pro newsletter! Pinch of Yum Debunking The Myth That Search Is Dying Google Personal Intelligence Creates AI Frankenstein Recipes 10 email automation templates that save creators 20+ hours a week The Top 5 Reasons Food Bloggers Should Consider a Paid Newsletter (And Who Probably Shouldn't) How to win with the Pinterest algorithm in 2026 Thinking, Fast and Slow Inside Crowded Kitchen's Strategy for Growing to 2.4 Million Followers on Facebook Inspired Taste Food Dolls — interview airing March 10! Simple Pin Media Email Emily Best Served Hot Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Member Kitchens and Clariti. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started here. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership.

In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "World of Art" Podcast, contemporary figurative artist and art historian Victoria Chick wraps up her three-part “Evolution of Art Materials” series with a fascinating glimpse into the history of pencils and drawing tools. From early silver wire to the discovery of graphite, this engaging conversation explores how natural resources have shaped artistic innovation for centuries. Victoria explains why pencils were once considered a military material, how erasers evolved, and what artists should know about lightfastness in colored pencils. The discussion also highlights the enduring connection between nature, chemistry, and creative expression, along with the role of art materials in restoration, education, and community engagement. Victoria Chick is the visionary behind the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico, and is known for making art history accessible and engaging for artists and enthusiasts alike.

Interview with Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus GraphiteRecording date: 10th February 2026Focus Graphite (TSXV: FMS) is emerging as a strategically positioned North American graphite developer at a time when Western governments are actively reshoring critical mineral supply chains. The company's flagship Lac Knife project in Quebec boasts 15% graphitic carbon content, approximately three times the global industry average of 3-5%, providing fundamental cost advantages that management believes can enable price competition with Chinese producers while delivering premium specialty material to defense contractors.After 18 years of development, the project is approaching commercial viability with substantial government backing. Focus has secured $14.1 million in non-dilutive funding from Natural Resources Canada's Global Partner Initiative, specifically earmarked for building a demonstration-scale purification plant and qualifying material with military and aerospace customers. Combined with existing cash, the company holds $18 million to advance through final permitting stages without near-term equity dilution.The technical differentiation centers on a fluidized thermal bed purification process that removes impurities through heat rather than chemicals, preserving the structural integrity of large graphite flakes critical for high-value applications. Approximately 40% of Lac Knife's output consists of premium large and jumbo flake material, which the company is positioning for radar suppression coatings, expandable fire suppression graphite, thermal management systems, and ballistic applications. Material has already been successfully tested in missile applications in the Mojave Desert.With the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment down to 30 remaining questions from an initial 380, management targets completion within three to four months. The $236 million capex for a 27-year mine life producing 50,000 tons annually represents a fraction of typical critical mineral projects, with potential for substantial debt financing from export credit agencies and Quebec government equity participation.Trading at approximately $50 million market capitalization, Focus presents a compelling valuation relative to peers like Nouveau Monde Graphite ($400 million market cap, 4% grade), particularly as geopolitical imperatives drive Western governments to establish domestic specialty graphite supply for defense applications.View Focus Graphite's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/focus-graphiteSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026. Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources. Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment. What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it. Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials. More countries are moving to ban underage social media use. The return of Roskomnadzor. Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content. Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was. Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging. 30 malicious Chrome Extensions. 287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users. The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials. Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts. What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1065-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT meter.com/securitynow zscaler.com/security hoxhunt.com/securitynow

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM INTERVIEW: NICK MINOCK - WJLA ABC 7 ReporterTOPIC: Hours after a Loudoun County Public Schools employee allegedly hit and killed a student while driving a maintenance vehicle, the Loudoun County School Board didn’t discuss a plan to improve student safety, ask questions about how to make students safer walking to school, or conduct a training for school employees on speeding or distracted driving in school zones at the school board meeting. Instead, the Loudoun County School Board, under the leadership of its new School Board Chair April Chandler, held a closed door meeting for school board members and administrators on how to respond to “terrorist activity” at school board meetings. Pushback On Trump/Kennedy Center Narratives WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM INTERVIEW - ANTHONY HUSTON - Graphite One, a graphite/critical minerals company in Alaska TOPIC: Trump launches ‘Project Vault’ — $12B rare earth stockpile to reduce US reliance on China Blood found in Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom’s home, which showed signs of forced entry: report Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethantyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'ConnorInstagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 3, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is SEO actually dying, or are you just listening to the wrong people? While the media claims that AI is causing a 25% traffic collapse, data from 40,000 of the largest websites in the U.S. tells a completely different story.In this episode, Ethan Smith (CEO of Graphite) joins Tim Soulo to perform SEO Necromancy — resurrecting search from the dead by debunking the biggest myths in the industry. Ethan is widely regarded as the leading expert on Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), having built growth engines for brands like Instagram, Robinhood, and BetterUp. He doesn't just share opinions; he shares data-backed insights from his recent study on how search behavior is actually shifting.You'll hear why the rise of ChatGPT isn't the Google killer everyone predicted, how small websites are actually gaining traffic in the AI era, and the exact strategy you need to ensure your brand is cited by LLMs.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Why AI isn't actually killing the web04:49 - Measuring the real traffic drop07:31 - The winners and losers of the AI traffic shift13:24 - How AI behaviors are expanding the search pie18:18 - Cleaning up outdated and inaccurate citations23:28 - Why SEO and AEO are the same thing27:09 - Why your AI tracking is biased38:33 - Mining sales calls and Reddit for high-intent prompts41:29 - How to win the RAG citation game47:29 - Why being #15 in citations is better than #15 in Google51:04 - ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Perplexity: where to focus first?Where to find Ethan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanls/Website: https://graphite.io/Where to find Tim:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsoulo/X: @timsouloWebsite: https://www.timsoulo.com/

Software engineering is being transformed by AI faster than any other domain. Unpacking how this transformation is playing out may offer a glimpse into the future Greg Foster's journey into software engineering began in an unlikely place: a Nevada high school where he couldn't land a job at Starbucks. Instead of serving coffee, he taught himself software development. Foster developed what he calls "a lifelong obsession with the craft of software engineering". That obsession evolved from building apps to building for other builders. From Airbnb cofounding Graphite, where he now serves as CTO running what he calls "a dev tools team for the entire industry". Foster is now building the future of software development with Cursor. Foster doesn't just have a front seat to watch how AI is changing software engineering - he gets to shape the change. We caught up and talked about the past, present and future of software engineering. The takeaway? There is a world of difference between vibes and solid foundations for software engineering at scale. Article published on Orchestrate all the Things: https://linkeddataorchestration.com/2026/01/29/foundations-or-vibes-lessons-learned-from-using-ai-in-software-engineering/

From completing Phase 1 drilling at the Gowganda West Project, which builds on the company's early drill discovery, to advancing plans for a diverse and balanced commodities portfolio, iMetal Resources (TSXV: IMR | OTCQB: IMRFF | FRA: A7VA) stands out as a dynamic micro-cap with strong long-term potential.Learn more as President & CEO Saf Dhillon shares key exploration updates, explains what they mean for iMetal Resources' growing momentum, and outlines the company's strategy for future growth.Discover: https://imetalresources.ca/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/qWHzboRo6JIAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we're showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Terence Cryan, Executive Chairman of Westwater Resources, about the company's plan to develop the Coosa graphite deposit, advance the Kellyton processing plant, and strengthen the U.S. supply chain for battery-grade graphite ahead of the Deal Flow Discovery Conference. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.com/ About Terence Cryan Terence J. Cryan rejoined the Westwater Resources Board as its Chairman in August 2017, and he became Executive Chairman on February 26, 2022. He previously served as a director from October 2006 to March 2016, served as Westwater's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer from September 2012 to March 2013, and served as Chairman of the Board from June 2014 through March 2016. Mr. Cryan is also Chairman of the Board of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT), a renewable energy company providing electric power and communications solutions and services for offshore applications, where he has served as a director since October 2012. About Westwater Resources Westwater is focused on developing an advanced battery graphite business in the state of Alabama. As society grows more dependent on energy sources more sensitive to our environment, minerals such as graphite play important roles in our energy future. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Greg Foster, Co-founder and CTO of Graphite (recently acquired by Cursor), joins the podcast to discuss the massive shift occurring in software engineering: the move from maximizing "Inner Loop" speed (writing code) to solving "Outer Loop" bottlenecks (reviewing, testing, merging). With AI generating code faster than humans can review it, the traditional Pull Request model is under pressure. Greg explains how "Stacked PRs" and agentic review workflows are essential for high-performing teams, and why he believes the role of the software engineer is evolving into an "architect of agents." We also cover the strategic rationale behind the Graphite/Cursor merger, the controversial "PRs per engineer" metric, and why he predicts that by 2029, manual code writing will be near zero—but demand for engineers will be higher than ever.

Our 230th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 01/02/2026Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie HarrisFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:Nvidia's acquisition of AI chip startup Groq for $20 billion highlights a strategic move for enhanced inference technology in GPUs.New York's RAISE Act legislation aims to regulate AI safety, marking the second major AI safety bill in the US.The launch of GLM 4.7 by Zhipu AI marks a significant advancement in open-source AI models for coding.Evaluation of long-horizon AI agents raises concerns about the rising costs and efficiency of AI in performing extended tasks.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / Banter(00:01:58) 2025 RetrospectiveTools & Apps(00:24:39) OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicon Valley declares war on screens | TechCrunchApplications & Business(00:26:39) Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion, biggest deal(00:34:28) Exclusive | Meta Buys AI Startup Manus, Adding Millions of Paying Users - WSJ(00:38:05) Cursor continues acquisition spree with Graphite deal | TechCrunch(00:39:15) Micron Hikes CapEx to $20B with 2026 HBM Supply Fully Booked; HBM4 Ramps 2Q26(00:42:06) Chinese fabs are reportedly upgrading older ASML DUV lithography chipmaking machines — secondary channels and independent engineers used to soup up Twinscan NXT seriesProjects & Open Source(00:47:52) Z.AI launches GLM-4.7, new SOTA open-source model for coding(00:50:11) Evaluating AI's ability to perform scientific research tasksResearch & Advancements(00:54:32) Large Causal Models from Large Language Models(00:57:33) Universally Converging Representations of Matter Across Scientific Foundation Models(01:02:11) META-RL INDUCES EXPLORATION IN LANGUAGE AGENTS(01:07:16) Are the Costs of AI Agents Also Rising Exponentially?(01:11:17) METR eval for Opus 4.5(01:16:19) How to game the METR plotPolicy & Safety(01:17:24) New York governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety | TechCrunch(01:20:40) Activation Oracles: Training and Evaluating LLMs as General-Purpose Activation Explainers(01:26:46) Monitoring Monitorability(01:32:07) Sam Altman is hiring someone to worry about the dangers of AI | The Verge(01:33:38) X users asking Grok to put this girl in bikini, Grok is happy obliging - India TodaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to AI Unraveled (December 30th, 2025): Your strategic briefing on the business, technology, and policy reshaping artificial intelligence.Hardware & Industry ConsolidationNvidia's $20B Dominance Play: In a massive move to secure its inference future, Nvidia has agreed to acquire key assets and employees from AI chip startup Groq for $20 billion. The deal is structured as an asset purchase and non-exclusive licensing agreement—likely to navigate antitrust scrutiny—allowing Nvidia to integrate Groq's ultra-fast LPU (Language Processing Unit) technology into its "AI Factory" roadmap.Cursor Acquires Graphite:Model Breakthroughs & BenchmarksChina's Z.ai Takes the Crown: Z.ai's new GLM-4.7 model has topped open-source benchmarks, reportedly outperforming GPT-5.1 High in coding tasks and introducing "Preserved Thinking" to prevent context decay in long agentic workflows.Claude Opus 4.5's Stamina: A new analysis by evaluation firm METR reveals that Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5 can successfully execute tasks that require nearly 5 hours of human work,Poetiq Crushes Reasoning Benchmarks:Policy, Risk & GeopoliticsChina's "Ideological Test": New regulations in China require AI chatbots to pass a rigorous 2,000-question ideological exam,Pentagon Partners with xAI: The Department of Defense will embed Grok-based AI systems directly into its GenAI.mil platform by early 2026,Italy vs. Meta:Society & The WorkforceThe "Slop" Epidemic: A new study finds that over 20% of videos recommended to new YouTube users are now "AI slop"—low-quality, generative content designed solely to farm views.OpenAI's "Head of Preparedness": Sam Altman is hiring a lead to secure "systems that can self-improve,"Sal Khan's 1% Solution: Khan Academy founder Sal Khan is proposing that companies donate 1% of profits to retrain workers displaced by the looming AI job apocalypse.Keywords: Nvidia, Groq, GLM-4.7, Z.ai, Claude Opus 4.5, AI Slop, GenAI.mil, Pentagon, xAI, Grok, ARC-AGI-2, Graphite, Sal Khan, AI Regulation, Antitrust.Host Connection & Engagement:Etienne on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enoumen

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The Information's Aaron Holmes talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about Satya Nadella's deep-dive into Microsoft's product management to fix Copilot. We also talk with Graphite CEO Merrill Lutsky about selling his startup to Cursor, and Madrona Ventures' Matt McIlwain about the future of software investing in 2026. AI Reporter Rocket Drew speaks about the safety risks of humanoid robots, and EV reporter Steve LeVine about Ford's decision to ditch EV production for AI data centers.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/microsofts-nadella-pressures-deputies-accelerate-copilot-improvementshttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/electric-fords-leap-powering-ai-data-centers-reflects-industry-adrifthttps://www.theinformation.com/briefings/waymo-suspends-san-francisco-service-city-outageTITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to: - The Information on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation- The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda

How an Indian oil giant is leading the critical minerals race is now central to India's energy security and industrial future. In this Core Report Energy Special 2026, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing Director, Oil India Limited on why critical minerals like graphite, vanadium, potash, and rare earths are becoming strategic for India and how Oil India is positioning itself in the global critical minerals race ahead of India Energy Week 2026.This conversation explains how Oil India is expanding beyond oil and gas into critical minerals exploration under the National Critical Mineral Mission, including domestic blocks in Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan and overseas partnerships across Australia, Latin America, and Africa. We also discuss why processing capacity matters as much as mining, how global supply chains are shifting, and what India must do to reduce import dependence in the EV, defence, fertiliser, and technology sectors.The episode also covers deep water and ultra deep water oil and gas exploration, new seismic imaging, AI and data driven exploration, and the reported natural gas occurrence in Andaman and Nicobar. You will hear updates on the Numaligarh Refinery expansion, major pipeline infrastructure, petrochemicals, and how Oil India is preparing to engage global partners and technology leaders at India Energy Week 2026.If you follow business news, energy markets, geopolitics, manufacturing, or supply chain strategy, this Core Report Energy Special 2026 connects critical minerals, oil and gas, and India's long term energy transition in one conversation.In this episode1. Why critical minerals are vital for India's energy security and industrial policy2. Graphite and vanadium exploration in Arunachal Pradesh and what vanadium is used for3. Potash mining in Rajasthan and its impact on fertiliser imports4. Rare earths, processing technology, and China's dominance in supply chains5. Overseas critical minerals strategy with KABIL6. Deep water drilling, seismic re imaging, and AI in exploration7. Numaligarh Refinery expansion, pipelines, and downstream petrochemicals8. What Oil India plans to showcase at India Energy Week 2026Register for India Energy Week 2026https://www.indiaenergyweek.com/forms/register-as-a-delegateIf this conversation helped you understand how India is approaching the critical minerals race and energy security, like the video, subscribe to The Core Report, and share it with someone working in energy, consulting, manufacturing, finance, or policy. These discussions shape how India competes in the next decade.#criticalminerals #energysecurity #indiaenergyweek2026 #oilindia #thecorereport #thecore

Get our 10 AI prompts to dominate SEO & AEO: https://clickhubspot.com/mbc Is SEO more relevant than we thought? Ep. 385 Kipp, Kieran, and Ethan Smith, CEO of Graphite, dive into the data behind the real state of SEO, debunking the myths that SEO is dead and uncovering what's really changing with the rise of answer engine optimization. Learn more on whether LLMs are really overtaking search, how marketers should invest between SEO and AEO, and the most repeatable tactics to rank #1 on Google and show up in AI-generated answers. Mentions Ethan Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanls Graphite https://graphite.io/ Ahrefs https://ahrefs.com/ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Grok https://grok.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

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The Topline team interview Ethan Smith, founder of Graphite, an San Fransico-based growth and SEO agency with clients like Notion, Webflow and Rippling. As well as Rahul Jain from Noble, a consultant who writes and speaks about AI. Thanks for tuning in! Catch new episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe to Topline Newsletter. Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech. Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions 00:41 How Well Do You Know AI Search? 08:14 SEO vs. AI: The Changing Landscape 13:42 The Role of PR in AI Search 14:46 Get Cited By THESE Websites 18:13 SEO Strategies in the AI Era 25:07 Is SEO Actually Dead? 33:16 HubSpot's Message to The Market 34:27 SEO Evolution and Traffic Trends 34:54 The Future of Search and LLMs 36:34 Signs You Have The Wrong Product 40:01 Scaling AI Search Content 46:38 The Role of PR and AI in Marketing 01:01:42 What Have You Learned?  

In this episode of The Confident Commit, Rob Zuber sits down with Greg Foster, Co-Founder and CTO of Graphite, for a timely conversation about what it really means to ship software fast in the age of AI. Greg challenges the "996" grind culture with a provocative billboard campaign, arguing that speed comes from smart tooling and agency rather than endless hours, and shares how AI code generation is fundamentally reshaping the code review bottleneck while creating new trust and context challenges for engineering teams.The conversation explores the paradox of our current moment—where developers can generate more code than ever, yet senior engineers wake up to 20 AI-generated PRs that still require careful human review. Greg discusses why companies like Google's techniques for handling high volumes of code changes are suddenly relevant again, the emerging role of AI code review as a "super linter," and why he believes the best engineering cultures prioritize being "urgent, expert, and kind." Whether you're an engineering leader navigating the AI transformation or a developer trying to understand how code review needs to evolve, this episode delivers practical insights on maintaining quality and velocity as AI reshapes software delivery.Have someone you'd like to hear on the show? Reach out and let us know on X at @CircleCI!

Recorded live at the CAB6 × MCA Tailgate This episode was recorded as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB6) activation on the plaza of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, where Bad at Sports staged a series of open-air interviews, community dialogues, and tailgate-style broadcasts. Artists, architects, students, and the public intersected in a shared social space designed for porous conversation. Episode 920 features Tony Lewis, whose practice has shaped Chicago's contemporary drawing discourse for more than a decade. In this conversation, Tony Lewis joins Bad at Sports for an unscripted outdoor interview on the MCA plaza during the Architecture Biennial. The discussion moves fluidly between Lewis's formative years in Chicago, the evolution of his drawing practice, his relationship to language systems (notably shorthand), and the material intelligence behind works that incorporate rubber bands, graphite, or constraint mechanisms. Lewis reflects on mentorship, studio discipline, the importance of failure and patience, and the way drawing becomes a long-term conversation with materials. He speaks candidly about the Chicago art ecosystem, the emotional dimensions of his practice, and the shifting sense of scale and intimacy in his recent work — including his Louis Bag series and large graphite constructions. The episode captures an artist thinking in real time about endurance, attention, vulnerability, and artistic friendship. ·       Drawing as a full-body practice: constraint, tension, rubber bands, architecture of line. ·       Language + shorthand: transcription, coded systems, linguistic compression. ·       Chicago as a site of artistic maturation: community, humility, seriousness. ·       Material intelligence: graphite as dust, weight, pressure, residue. ·       Patience and endurance: long timelines for developing works. ·       Professional evolution: moving from iconic early works to quieter, more intimate forms. ·       Artistic friendship and trust: collaboration, studio visits, long-running dialogues. ·       Shorthand Drawings / Gregg Shorthand–based works ·       Rubber band constructions & torn-grid drawings ·       Graphite floor drawings / powder dispersion works ·       Louis Bag series  ·       Wall-based large graphite sheets under tension NAMES DROP-ed  ·       Tony Lewis - https://massimodecarlo.com/artists/tony-lewis ·       Kevin Beasley (referenced indirectly in relation to material practice) - https://caseykaplangallery.com/artists/beasley/ ·       Nate Young - https://www.moniquemeloche.com/artists/36-nate-young/works/ ·       Theaster Gates - https://www.theastergates.com/ ·       Michelle Grabner - https://www.michellegrabner.com/ ·       Kerry James Marshall - https://jackshainman.com/artists/kerry_james_marshall ·       William Pope.L - https://www.miandn.com/artists/pope-l ·       Rodney McMillian - https://vielmetter.com/artists/rodney-mcmillian/ ·       Amanda Williams - https://awstudioart.com/home.html ·       Rashid Johnson - https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/2830-rashid-johnson/ ·       Charles Gaines - https://www.hauserwirth.com/artists/21845-charles-gaines/ ·       Torkwase Dyson - https://www.torkwasedyson.com/ ·       Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) - https://mcachicago.org/ ·       Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) - https://chicagoarchitecturebiennial.org/ ·       Shane Campbell Gallery - https://www.shanecampbellgallery.com/ ·       School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - https://www.saic.edu/   Image Sarah Hudson

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Ethan Smith runs Graphite, the SEO & AEO company that helps brands like Webflow show up on Google's page one and ChatGPT's first answer. This is how he does it Ethan Smith is the founder and CEO of Graphite, a growth and SEO firm that's now pioneering Answer Engine Optimization—helping brands rank inside AI-generated responses. More interviews -> https://mixergy.com/moreint Rate this interview -> https://mixergy.com/rateint

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Selon plusieurs études, plus de la moitié du contenu en ligne serait aujourd'hui générée par l'intelligence artificielle. Un bouleversement majeur pour l'information et le référencement.Un web de plus en plus artificielLes chiffres donnent le vertige : selon Graphite, une agence californienne de référencement, les contenus générés par IA auraient dépassé ceux produits par des humains dès fin 2024. D'autres études, comme celle d'Ahrefs, évoquent même jusqu'à 74 % du web modifié ou rédigé par des machines. Et d'ici 2026, certaines projections parlent de 90 %. Une transformation silencieuse qui bouleverse la nature même du web.La “Dead Internet Theory”, ou la mort d'un Internet humainCe phénomène nourrit une idée qui fait son chemin : celle d'un Internet désormais dominé par des robots. La “Dead Internet Theory” évoque un réseau où les interactions humaines seraient devenues minoritaires face à l'activité automatisée de bots, d'algorithmes et désormais d'IA génératives. Une hypothèse reprise, entre autres, par Sam Altman, le patron d'OpenAI, et qui alimente les débats entre technophiles et complotistes.Pourquoi l'IA inonde le webLa logique économique explique une bonne partie du phénomène : plus de contenus signifie plus d'audience, donc plus de revenus publicitaires. Mais cette dynamique semble marquer le pas. Graphite note un plafonnement depuis mai 2024. De plus, la plupart de ces textes ne sont ni référencés par Google ni vraiment lus par des humains. Autrement dit, beaucoup de “contenus IA” flottent dans le vide numérique.Comment reconnaître un texte généré par IACertaines tournures de phrase trahissent la patte des machines : abus de participes présents, connecteurs logiques (“donc”, “cependant”), ou ponctuation étrange comme le tiré cadratin. Sans oublier les fameuses phrases conclusives (“cela illustre…”) typiques des générateurs de texte. Autant de signaux qui peuvent aider à repérer l'artificialité d'un contenu.Vers un web hybrideFaut-il s'inquiéter ? Pas forcément. L'IA n'est pas synonyme de mauvaise qualité : elle peut aussi assister les humains dans la recherche d'idées, la traduction ou la mise en forme. Le vrai risque serait que les IA se nourrissent de leurs propres productions, créant un cercle vicieux d'appauvrissement du web. Nous entrons sans doute dans une ère mixte, un web “moitié humain, moitié artificiel”. À nous d'apprendre à reconnaître, trier et valoriser le contenu qui garde une vraie valeur humaine.-----------♥️ Soutienhttps://donorbox.org/monde-numerique

portrait by Catherine Talese Melanie Vote holds a BFA from Iowa State University and an MFA in painting from the New York Academy of Art. Having grown up on a functional farm before living and working in NYC for over 25 years, her practice straddles these two worlds. Her work investigates the complexities of the human-land relationship, the cyclical nature of life, and the impossibility of permanence. Vote was a recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (2007) and was awarded residencies, including the Vermont Studio Center (2002), Jentel, WY (2009), AHAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2013), the Grand Canyon (2016), the Weir Farm, CT (2022), and Cill Rialaig, Ireland (2023). Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Exhibitions include work at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (2003) and The Hangaram Art Museum (Seoul, South Korea) (2016). Solo exhibitions include, DFN Gallery, NY (2008), Hionas Gallery, NY (2011, 2016), Galleria Farina, Miami (2017), and Equity Gallery, NY (2020, 2025). Vote presented work in a two-person show curated by Liz Garvey of Garvey|Simon Gallery at DFN Projects in October 2023, followed by her solo exhibition, Consulting with the Light Eaters, at Equity Gallery in May 2025. Her work was also included in the group drawing exhibition, “We Were Never Here,” at Kaliner Gallery in August 2025. Waiting (Portrait of Norman Allen Vote 1945-2025) Graphite and Watercolor on Paper, 2024, 12 x 16 in Overalls (Drawing) Graphite and Watercolor on Paper 2021, 11 x 8 in Bioluminous, Oil on Canvas, 2025, 70 x 112 in Bioluminous, Oil on Canvas, 2025, 70 x 112 in

A federal workers' union is suing the Education Department after agency employees on furlough or administrative leave discovered that their automatic email replies had been changed to a message blaming Democratic lawmakers for the ongoing government shutdown. The complaint, filed by the American Federation of Government Employees, asks a court to prohibit the Education Department's alleged efforts to “put political speech in federal employees' mouths.” “Forcing civil servants to speak on behalf of the political leadership's partisan agenda is a blatant violation of federal employees' First Amendment rights,” the suit stated, adding that “employees are now forced to involuntarily parrot the Trump Administration's talking points with emails sent out in their names.” The suit came one day after some furloughed workers discovered that their automatic out-of-office email replies were changed without their knowledge, from neutral language to partisan messaging that blamed Democrats for the shutdown, which began last Wednesday. Three House Democrats questioned the Department of Homeland Security on Monday over a reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement contract with a spyware provider that they warn potentially “threatens Americans' freedom of movement and freedom of speech.” Their letter follows publication of a notice that ICE had lifted a stop-work order on a $2 million deal with Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions, a contract that the Biden administration had frozen one year ago pending a review of its compliance with a spyware executive order. Paragon is the maker of Graphite, and advertises it as having more safeguards than competitors that have received more public and legal scrutiny, such as NSO Group's Pegasus, a claim researchers have challenged. A report earlier this year found suspected deployments of Graphite in countries across the globe, with targets including journalists and activists. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Conrad Smith of Graphite Connect talks about building a network to create global efficiency, speeding up communication; and bringing you data you can trust.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [03.42] Conrad's background and career journey. “I got to Intel and they were doing procurement with paper – white, pink, yellow triplicate requisitions… it blew my mind! Intel in the 90s was THE powerhouse tech company… I showed up, and they were doing paper. That started my career into: ‘Let's figure out how to make it better.'” [06.15] How and why Conrad established Graphite Connect. “What's the difference between a fax machine and email? It isn't the same magnitude of improvement as snail mail to fax machine. It's not a printed piece of paper, it shows up in an inbox electronic, but it's kind of the same thing. And we've got to figure out how to move past that one-to-one sharing of information. We're stuck.” [14.19] An overview of Graphite Connect – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. “Supplier management starts with onboarding. And that step is what everyone is struggling the most with.” [18.50] The ideal client for Graphite Connect. [22.01] The biggest challenges impacting Graphite Connect customers, whether procurement can keep up with the pace of modern business, and why supplier risk and data are the ‘biggest hairball' in procurement. “Business friction is a real problem. But you can't just evaporate it, because there are suppliers and situations where risk is a significant concern. You do need friction in some places.” [27.18] Why paperwork, legal, and compliance can make it almost impossible to establish new relationships and do business, and how Graphite Connect can help ease that pressure. [34.11] Graphite Connect's Rapid Response feature, how it helps to speed up communication, and why that's so crucial. “Things happen: most recently, tariffs. And the first thing that happened was that executive teams said: ‘Which of our suppliers are most impacted by tariffs, and what does that look like?' The answer is: ‘I don't know, call procurement.'” [38.10] A case study exploring how Graphite Connect helped a grocery store chain cut down time spent on their supplier management process by 75%, reduce labor, and improve data quality. [41.26] The big AI misconception, and the best way to prepare for the future of AI now. “AI eats data, it lives on it. Data is what makes it work. And I think there's a false belief that AI is going to fix it, like: 'I have an AI magic wand and all of a sudden I'll have clean supplier data.' But it's not going to work that way.” RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Graphite Connect's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Graphite Connect and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Conrad on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about procurement, check out 468: Make Intelligent Purchases Driven by Data, with ProcurementIQ, 462: Procurement Unlocked: Sourcing Best Practices in a Tariff-Driven World, with ProcureAbility or 243: Reinventing Freight Procurement with Emerge. Check out our other podcasts HERE.    

This week my guest is—me [34:55].  I asked Reid Bryant of the Orvis Wingshooting Podcast to interview me because I have worked at Orvis for 49 of those 50 years and lived through the various stages of Orvis rods, plus I just spent the past two months writing a history of the Orvis graphite rods. You'll learn about some interesting things that went on during those times that have never before been published. Some of them are quite surprising. In the Fly Box this week, I answer these questions and more: What hatch makes large brown trout leap fully out of the water? Is there a hook sizing standard for fly-tying hooks? How can I hide the final whip finish on my bead head nymphs? What characteristics make for a good prospecting dry fly? What do you recommend for a fly-tying light? Can I use heaver hooks on my small nymphs? My lighter hooks keep getting straightened by large trout. Is there a database for fly fishing locations around the world? I travel a lot and like to fish various places. What rod should I travel with if I have no idea what I will fish for? What flies should I carry that will work anywhere in the world? What type of fly line should I put on older fiberglass and bamboo rods?

Reviewing the new Graphite Design Tour AD FI wood shaft. This new mid launch, low spin shaft has a smooth feel but offers great stability and consistency. I also hit the smallest blades in golf! Vega's new SS irons are extremely compact but offer a wildly soft feel to them! FOLLOW Club Junkie for More Golf Gear Reviews & News: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/clubjunkiepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clubjunkiegolf Have you tried a zero torque putter? Drop your favorite in the comments! Like this video if you're obsessed with golf gear Subscribe for weekly episodes, reviews, and equipment rankings

In this episode we look at how Immigration and Customs Enforcement is believed to have access to Graphite—powerful spyware capable of silently hacking smartphones and reading encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal. At issue is what Graphite can do, the legal red lines it risks crossing, and what it means for civil liberties inside the U.S. if you carry a phone. Joining us are Eric O'Neill, a former FBI counterintelligence operative, author, and current national security strategist with Nexasure, and Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions and former White House Chief Information Officer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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(Sep 15, 2025) Mining used to be a pillar of the North Country economy, but, except for specific cases, it's mostly disappeared today. An old zinc mine in St. Lawrence County is getting a new life as one of the country's only sources of graphite. Also: The APA approved a new solar farm in Clinton County last week, sparking a debate over land use in the Adirondacks.

Ethan Smith is the CEO of Graphite—the leading SEO growth agency—and my go-to expert on SEO. After 18 years of mastering traditional SEO, Ethan has been at the forefront of what is called AEO: answer engine optimization, or, more simply, getting your product to show up in ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini/Perplexity answers. He's discovered that ChatGPT traffic converts six times better than Google search—and most companies are completely missing this opportunity.In our conversation, we discuss:1. His 7-step playbook to rank #1 in ChatGPT2. Why ChatGPT traffic converts 6x better than Google3. How early-stage startups can win at AEO immediately (unlike with SEO, which takes years)4. The three tactics that actually work: landing pages, YouTube videos, and Reddit comments5. Why help-center content can suddenly be your highest-ROI investment6. The specific Reddit strategy that works (spoiler: be authentic)7. Why AI-generated content doesn't work—Brought to you by:Orkes—The enterprise platform for reliable applications and agentic workflowsVanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.Great Question—Empower everyone to run great research—Where to find Ethan Smith:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethan_l_s• LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ethans-linkedin• Graphite: https://graphite.io/• Graphite Research Papers: https://bit.ly/graphite-five-percent—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome back, Ethan(04:34) The changing landscape of SEO(06:19) AEO (answer engine optimization) vs. GEO (generative engine optimization)(08:13) The impact of AEO(11:51) How early-stage startups can win at AEO(14:34) The quality of AEO leads(15:35) On-site vs. off-site traffic(16:32) Reddit's role in AEO and avoiding spam(20:11) How AI models use citations (RAG)(21:41) Key principles for winning at AEO(25:00) Avoiding hyper-SEOed content, and the importance of originality(28:55) Actionable AEO playbook: steps and experiments(33:35) Tracking, measuring, and share of voice(38:34) Adapting AEO for B2B, commerce, and early-stage companies(41:11) Is letting AI index your content good?(43:06) Experimentation, control groups, and measuring results(46:15) The future of AEO, SEO, and search channels(51:35) AI-generated content: what works and what doesn't(55:25) The dangers of infinite AI derivatives(58:44) The future: convergence of LLMs and search(01:00:40) Help-center optimization and the long tail(01:03:18) Lightning round and final thoughts—Resources and episode mentions: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-aeo-ethan-smith—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Confirman la detención de 475 inmigrantes en la redada de ICE en una planta de Hyundai.Más de 100 migrantes detenidos en el "Deposito de deportados".ICE usará el programa de espionaje "Graphite".Reparten mil dólares a familias separadas por redadas.Manifestantes en Chicago protestan frente al centro de ICE.EEUU envía 10 cazas F-35 a Puerto Rico tras sobrevuelo de aviones venezolanos a uno de sus buques.Estas son las acciones clave en caso de ganar el Powerball.Desempleo sube a 4,3% en Agosto, se mantiene en 5,3% entre hispanos.En México, con sus manos, estudiantes construyen su escuela.Escucha de lunes a viernes el ‘Noticiero Univision Edición Nocturna' con Elián Zidán.    

Su teléfono celular podría tener un programa espía de la agencia de inmigración y aduanas. El gobierno Trump le ha dado acceso a ICE a una poderosa herramienta capaz de infiltrar teléfonos y aplicaciones de mensajería que presuntamente habría sido usada en Europa para espiar a activistas y periodistas.En otras noticias: Un juez federal en San Francisco bloqueó el intento de la administración Trump de eliminar el TPS a un millón de venezolanos y haitianos.Chicago está en alerta ante el inminente inicio de operativos masivos de inmigración.475 personas fueron detenidas en la mega redada de inmigración en una fabrica de autos en Georgia.El presidente Trump firmó una orden ejecutiva para cambiarle el nombre al Departamento de Defensa que ahora se llamará Departamento de Guerra.

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Today, we discuss three critical minerals to illustrate, and challenge or reinforce the common narratives out there, the intractable problems those supply chains face - even with projected soaring future demand. And consequently, the influence these elements have on geopolitics and economics. Influence that is only growing. We're taking Yttrium, ,Rhenium and Graphite and each one tells a different story about our modern economy about the critical mineral supply chain and pricing and some of that challenges that poses to governments, companies and us as individuals. To tell those stories we are rejoined by Ellie Saklatvala, Head of Metals Pricing at the Independent Price Reporting Agency, Argus. 

Interpol's Operation Secure dismantles a major cybercrime network, and Singapore takes down scam centers. GitLab patches multiple vulnerabilities in its DevSecOps platform. Researchers unveil a covert method for exfiltrating data using smartwatches. EchoLeak allows for data exfiltration from Microsoft Copilot. Journalists are confirmed targets of Paragon's Graphite spyware. France calls for comments on tracking pixels. Fog ransomware operators deploy an unusual mix of tools. Skeleton Spider targets recruiters by posing as job seekers on LinkedIn and Indeed. Erie Insurance suffers ongoing outages following a cyberattack. Our N2K Lead Analyst Ethan Cook shares insights on Trump's antitrust policies. DNS neglect leads to AI subdomain exploits. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today, we share a selection from today's Caveat podcast where Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin are joined by N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to take a Policy Deep Dive into “The art of the breakup: Trump's antitrust surge.” You can listen to the full episode here and find new episodes of Caveat in your favorite podcast app each Thursday.   Selected Reading Interpol takes down 20,000 malicious IPs and domains (Cybernews) Singapore leads multinational operation to shutter scam centers tied to $225 million in thefts (The Record) GitLab patches high severity account takeover, missing auth issues (Bleeping Computer) SmartAttack uses smartwatches to steal data from air-gapped systems (Bleeping Computer) Critical vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot AI called EchoLeak enabled data exfiltration (Beyond Machines) Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware (TechCrunch) Tracking pixels: CNIL launches public consultation on its draft recommendation (CNIL) Fog ransomware attack uses unusual mix of legitimate and open-source tools (Bleeping Computer) FIN6 cybercriminals pose as job seekers on LinkedIn to hack recruiters (The Record) Erie Insurance confirms cyberattack behind business disruptions (Bleeping Computer) Why Was Nvidia Hosting Blogs About 'Brazilian Facesitting Fart Games'? (404 Media)  Secure your public DNS presence from subdomain takeovers and dangling DNS exploits (Silent Push) Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices